Ministry of Education
Implementation of NEP 2020 at Sikkim University: A Comprehensive Overview
Sikkim University revises undergraduate and postgraduate curricula based on the National Credit Framework 
Registers with National Academic Depository and Academic Bank of Credits, providing easy access to academic records
Implements multiple entry and exit options for students, allowing flexibility in their educational journey
Implements UGC guidelines offering 40 percent courses of the entire programme through MOOCs on the SWAYAM platform
Implements ‘Professor of Practice’ initiative, inviting industry experts to enhance the quality of education
Establishes Research and Development Cell to boost research productivity and collaboration
Sikkim University organised a press conference here today to brief the media on “Three years of National Education Policy 2020”. The conference was addressed by Prof. Avinash Khare, Vice Chancellor, Sikkim University.
Sikkim University has been at the forefront of implementing the National Education Policy  2020. The university has shown proactive engagement with NEP-related discussions since the release of the draft policy in 2019. In September 2021, Sikkim University established a committee comprising 15 dedicated members for the implementation of NEP 2020. Additionally, 15 subcommittees were formed on October 5, 2021, with representation from faculty members across departments and levels. These subcommittees helped in discussing and brainstorming various components of NEP 2020.
Several activities were conducted to support the implementation process. These included organizing webinars to familiarize faculty, students, and stakeholders with the policy, entering into a MoU with the Centre for Educational and Social Studies , Bangalore for guidance and support, and conducting capacity-building workshops to enhance stakeholders' knowledge and skills in NEP implementation.
The implementation highlights at Sikkim University include the introduction of a four-year undergraduate course, making it one of the first universities to adopt this programme. The university has also undertaken the revision of undergraduate and postgraduate curricula based on the National Credit Framework , ensuring students earn comparable or more credits compared to other institutions implementing NEP 2020.
Furthermore, the university has adopted a learning outcome-based curriculum, ensuring that syllabi for all courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels are designed to meet specified learning outcomes. Sikkim University has also implemented multiple entry and exit options for students, allowing flexibility in their educational journey. Notably, Sikkim University offers courses on indigenous and oriental languages like Chinese.
Sikkim University has registered with the National Academic Depository and the Academic Bank of Credits, which securely stores and provides easy access to academic records. The university has also implemented UGC guidelines to offer 40 percent courses of the entire programme through MOOCs on the SWAYAM platform, with provisions for credit transfer.
Sikkim University is actively preparing to internationalize higher education by welcoming foreign students. Regulations for internationalization have been developed, aiming to foster global competencies among faculty and students. The university is also implementing the Professor of Practice initiative, inviting industry experts to enhance the quality of education. Additionally, a Research and Development Cell has been established to boost research productivity and collaboration. The university is committed to advancing research and innovation.
Sikkim University's proactive approach, collaborative efforts, and successful implementation of NEP 2020 highlight its commitment to transforming higher education and creating an inclusive, quality-driven learning environment for its students.